vitellus
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The vitellus and the membrane of the egg enlarge with the embryo and absorb by endosmosis the nutritive matter necessary for the latter, contained in the maternal blood.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
Vit′ellary, Vitell′ine, pertaining to the vitellus, or forming such.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Now, the human ovum or egg consists of a vitellus or yolk, which is covered by a similar membrane, known as the vitelline.
From What a Young Husband Ought to Know by Stall, Sylvanus
"The ovarian eggs of all animals are identical, small cells with vitellus, germinal vesicle and germinal spot."
From Facts and Arguments for Darwin by Muller, Fritz
Up to this point the vitellus of the egg, nourished by endosmosis through its membranes, had sufficed for the nutrition of the still very small embryo.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
